US company sues woman over one-star Google review
An Ohio-based manufacturing company named Starr Manufacturing Inc. has filed a defamation lawsuit against a Columbus resident, Julie Watson, over a one-star Google review she posted, according to PEOPLE. The lawsuit claims that Watson made false and malicious allegations about the company's quality and manufacturing record. Starr Manufacturing asserts that Watson falsely stated the company had quality and manufacturing failures with multiple customers, and even offered to provide names and addresses of additional people who could confirm these issues.
The lawsuit alleges that these statements damaged the company's reputation and could potentially lead to Watson posting more false allegations. Starr Manufacturing is seeking over $25,000 in damages, including court costs and attorney fees. The attorney representing Starr Manufacturing states that the dispute is not about a dissatisfied customer criticizing the business, but rather a personal vendetta between Watson and an employee of the company.
The lawsuit highlights the potential legal consequences of negative Google reviews when businesses believe the statements posted are defamatory.
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